Skill Set 3: MovieMaker Skills Demo Project
(2 points per item = 10 pts)
Complete
Skill Set: Demonstrate the ability to do the following: (Instructor observed)

1. Incorporate video and still images

2. Use Transitions and Video effects

3. Add a Title and or Credits

4. Incorporate audio (narration, or imported)

5. Save as .WMV file and upload or embed on the wiki




Classroom Connection Reflection (15 Points)
Participants should post a reflection on classroom connections to implement with digital storytelling. Reflection should propose ideas for using digital story telling in the classroom specific to content area and grade level.

Text Reflection: Classroom Connections
(15 points)
Target
15 Points
Acceptable
10 Points
Unacceptable
0 Points

Reflection proposes ideas for using digital story telling in the classroom, connections range from general to specific content area and grade level
Classroom connections presented in reflection are limited to general use
No classroom connections present



Project – Curriculum Based Digital Story (30 Points)
Each participant will create and present their own personal digital story (3-5 minutes in length) on a topic of their choice. The digital story should include digital images, music and narration as well as a script and a storyboard.

Curriculum Based Digital Story
(30 Points)
Exemplary
(6 Points)
Met
(3 Points)
Not Met
(1 Points)
Curriculum Connection
Connection to curriculum content is clear. Project effectively introduces, teaches or reviews with sounds and images
Connection to curriculum content is clear.
Connection to curriculum content is unclear.
Storyboard
Storyboard is submitted on course portfolio page, evidence of its use as a tool for completing the final project is clear
Storyboard is submitted on course portfolio page, but its use as a tool in completing final project is not evident
Storyboard is not submitted on portfolio page
Digital images /Video
Final project uses digital images and/or video to illustrate the subject of the story. Images work in conjunction with narration to create a visual metaphor
Final project uses digital images and/or video to illustrate the subject of the story
Images/video are present in the story, but seem disconnected or unrelated to narration
Audio/music
Used competently and enhances the story by setting a mood or is used to illustrate a point
Audio/music is used, but presence adds little to story
Audio/music is absent from story
Narration-Delivery
Clear and easy to understand. Delivery is appropriate to topic and enhances the meaning of the words
Clear and easy to understand. Delivery is appropriate to topic
Narration is hard to hear and or understand detracting from story



Student Project Plan (30 Points)
Participants will design a plan for facilitating a student project. The plan will contain clear directions, explanations and objectives that are clearly tied to SC Standards and the CCSD Coherent Curriculum. A rubric for evaluation and assessment will be included in the project design.

Student Project Plan (30 Points)
Target
10 Points
Acceptable
5 Points
Unacceptable
0 Points
Standards/ Objectives
º Activity supports SC curriculum standards
º Learning activity requires critical thinking
º Objectives are clearly stated and supported through the learning activity
º Learning activities are rigorous and relevant
Three out of four criteria met
Less than ¾ criteria met
Student Directions
º Student Directions clear and easy to find
º Expectations are clear and appropriate
º Students are aware of the process for requesting help
º Directions for accessing the wiki are made available
Three out of four criteria met
Less than ¾ criteria met
Assessment/
Accommodations
º Learning activity is tiered for diverse learners
º Assessment is clear and available to students prior to assignment
º Assessment is clearly linked to project objectives and standards
º Appropriate Accommodations are in place for students with special needs
Three out of four criteria met
Less than ¾ criteria met